Bargaining

The Unifor Auto Council came together to chart a strong path forward for the 2026 Detroit Three negotiations, bringing union leaders, bargaining committee members, and retired worker representatives together to discuss priorities, the fight to defend jobs, and the global pressures impacting Canada’s auto industry.

Unifor members of Local 4304 at Grand River Transit (GRT) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 93% supporting the mandate as negotiations continue ahead of the collective agreement expiry on April 30, 2026.

Unifor Local 4304 members working at Great Canadian Coaches (GCC) have ratified a new collective agreement, with 91 per cent voting in favour of the deal.

“This ratified agreement shows what a strong and united membership can accomplish at the bargaining table,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Congratulations to the bargaining committee and Local 4304 members for securing important gains that will improve working conditions and fairness on the job.”

VICTORIA—The employer’s insufficient offers on wages, mental health benefits, and protections for gratuity earners has forced Unifor Local 4276 members at the Fairmont Empress Hotel to vote to strike if a resolution cannot be negotiated this month.

“The Fairmont Empress is synonymous with great service provided by Unifor members,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Local 4276 members have earned a fair contract and are prepared to stand up for what they deserve.”

UPDATE: A tentative collective agreement was reached with both hotels and will be voted on in the coming week.

TORONTO — The Novotel Toronto North York and the Delta Hotels Toronto Mississauga could be behind Unifor picket lines within the week if the employer refuses to make a fair offer on wages for members of Local 112.

Unifor is calling on a mediator to help address key outstanding issues as bargaining continues for nearly 2,000 hospital workers across northern Ontario, with a focus on achieving stability and respect for frontline care.

“This round of bargaining is about fairness, and our hospital workers deserve so much more,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Workers doing the same jobs, in the same hospitals, should not be paid differently or have access to different benefits—our members are feeling utterly disrespected.”

Unifor Local 2002 members at Air Canada Flight Operations Crew Scheduling have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, with 96% voting in favour.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for negotiating a fair deal that reflects the essential role our aviation members play in airline operations,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

“Their precision, expertise, and dedication are critical to ensuring the airline operates smoothly.”

Members of Unifor Local 27 have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with their pharmaceutical employer Catalent in Strathroy, Ont., by 94%.

“This strong ratification vote shows that Unifor members at Catalent stood together and won meaningful improvements,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“The gains in this contract recognize the essential work these members do in pharmaceutical production and reflect the power of collective bargaining to deliver real results for workers and their families.”